Last Updated on October 23, 2025 by Author
Profile
Colby Wilson Biography
Colby Wilson is an American working in the field of journalism as the sports director for FOX 56 Lexington since her promotion in August 2025. She came to Lexington in December 2023 as a sports reporter and anchor.
Colby Wilson Height
Wilson stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Colby Wilson Age
Wilson was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, but keeps her birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when Wilson celebrates her birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Colby Wilson Relatives and Family
Wilson’s father has worked as a collegiate and NFL coach for 28 years. Her brother played college football before becoming an NFL coach. Regardless, she keeps more information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Colby Wilson Spouse and Children
Wilson is in a relationship with Leander Ridgeway Jr. On September 29, 2025, Leander posted photos of the together on his Instagram account and captioned “Over a year later, with countless memories, I’d still choose you every time!” She enjoys hanging out with friends, working out, watching sports, buying shoes, and doing things with her dog, doing things with, when she is free.
Colby Wilson Education
Wilson received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, in August 2018. In May 2023, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Media Studies. During her time on campus, she played soccer for the school. Additionally, she has filed reports for the University of Portland Athletics.
Professional Life
Colby Wilson Career
Wilson has worked as the sports director for FOX 56 Lexington since her promotion in August 2025. Before being promoted, she served the station as a sports reporter. Despite being born in Poughkeepsie, she regards herself to be from Los Angeles. She has lived in six different states while growing up due to her father’s coaching career.
After finishing her undergraduate studies, Wilson joined Nexstar’s KOIN, where she was a sports on-air personality and production assistant for its lifestyle programs. Sports have been a staple in her life as she comes from a sports family, which led her to where she is now, given her father’s job and her brother, who played college football before becoming an NFL coach.
Colby Wilson Net Worth
Wilson has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Colby Wilson Salary
Wilson receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as the sports director for FOX 56 Lexington.
Colby Wilson Social Media
Wilson has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 60 on Facebook, over 2.6K on Instagram, and over 1.1K on X.
